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#410 of 842 schools in PR
Top 49% in state
Mildred Arroyo Cardoza
Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Cabo Rojo, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 1306, Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
- Math 25% proficient (2018)
- Reading 36% proficient (2018)
- 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mildred Arroyo Cardoza score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 6 points across the 10-year record (2009–2018) and has held near 31% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2018)
Based on 18 test records from PR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mildred Arroyo Cardoza sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$25,614
Median home value
$118,200
Median rent
$576/mo
College educated
29.8%
Homeownership
77.7%
Poverty rate
37.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00623; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severo E. Colberg RamirezEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–10 | 2.3 mi | 262 | Compare → |
| James GarfieldEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–11 | 2.4 mi | 250 | Compare → |
| Antonio Acaron CorreaEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–8 | 3.7 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| Federico Degetau Cabo RojoEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–8 | 3.9 mi | 259 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Puerto Rico Department of Education
- Schools in district
- 858
- Rank in district
- #410 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mildred Arroyo Cardoza is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mildred Arroyo Cardoza
Mildred Arroyo Cardoza is a public elementary school in Cabo Rojo, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 253 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #410 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mildred Arroyo Cardoza
What grades does Mildred Arroyo Cardoza serve?
Mildred Arroyo Cardoza serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Mildred Arroyo Cardoza?
Mildred Arroyo Cardoza has an enrollment of approximately 253 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mildred Arroyo Cardoza?
The student-teacher ratio at Mildred Arroyo Cardoza is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mildred Arroyo Cardoza rank in PR?
Mildred Arroyo Cardoza ranks #410 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Mildred Arroyo Cardoza's MySchoolScout rating?
Mildred Arroyo Cardoza has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mildred Arroyo Cardoza?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mildred Arroyo Cardoza has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Mildred Arroyo Cardoza a charter school?
No, Mildred Arroyo Cardoza is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mildred Arroyo Cardoza a Title I school?
No, Mildred Arroyo Cardoza is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mildred Arroyo Cardoza?
90.9% of students at Mildred Arroyo Cardoza qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 253
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Cabo Rojo Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.5%
- Phone
- (787) 851-4720
- Area population (ZIP 00623)
- 39,005
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 46.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2018 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2018 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2018 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2018 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 00623; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2018; directory SY 2023–24
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